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Saturday, September 12th, 2026
27064 Dutton Rd, Beecher IL
5K · 10K · Ultra
60–77°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
56–82°F
dry
2024
61–86°F
dry
2023
55–67°F
dry
2022
54–61°F
rain
2021
71–87°F
dry
2020
64–72°F
rain
2019
68–86°F
rain
2018
57–77°F
dry
2017
56–75°F
dry
2016
55–76°F
dry
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About this race
🏞️ Event Overview
Trail Running Festival is a one day trail running celebration bringing a few distances to some of the most iconic cities trail systems in the country - around a 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K, all on the same course network, all on the same day.
🚶♂️ What to Expect
- Real Experience: This isn't a road race with a cone and a finish line.
- Natural Terrain: Every course is trail-built - natural terrain, elevation, dirt underfoot.
- Dynamic Conditions: Conditions that change by city: courses may touch gravel or pavement.
- All Levels: Whether you're running your first trail 5K or tackling a 50K, you're out there on real trail.
👟 Participate
You're surrounded by a community that showed up to do the same thing you did.
📅 Event Details
- Date: 2026-09-12
- Location: 27064 Dutton Rd, Beecher, IL
- Distances: 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K
- Registration Link: Sign Up Here
🏁 Final Thoughts
Pick your distance. Toe the line. Run or Hike it.
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